VP/Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Develop and execute the engineering vision, strategy, and goals in alignment with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technical professionals that are dispersed across several offices and geographies.
• Drive innovation in refrigeration system design, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Oversee the development and implementation of best practices for design, testing, and quality control.
• Create standardization across several teams and technical platforms.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide technical expertise in ammonia, CO, and other industrial refrigeration systems.
• Lead R&D efforts to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all engineering designs meet safety, environmental, and industry standards such as ASHRAE, IIAR, and OSHA.
• Optimize system layouts, controls, and components to enhance performance and reduce costs.

Project & Process Management

• Manage engineering projects from concept to execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee workload distribution across teams to balance expertise, capacity and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with manufacturing fabrication, sales, and service teams to ensure seamless integration of refrigeration solutions for customer success.
• Establish and refine engineering workflows, documentation, and quality assurance processes.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to all applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and sustainability within the engineering department.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure compliance with PSM (Process Safety Management) regulations for ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Develop process and procedure documents for field teams.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Support sales and business development teams by providing technical expertise and innovative solutions.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored refrigeration solutions.
• Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments in industrial refrigeration.
• Provide value engineering to support customer savings and competitive advantages.
• Estimating and pricing support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in industrial refrigeration engineering, including leadership roles.
• Expertise in ammonia (NH), CO, and other refrigerants used in industrial applications.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, IIAR, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Capable of managing and mentoring remote team members.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CAD software, refrigeration system modeling, and PLC controls is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and BIM Systems a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE (Professional Engineer) license.
• Experience in food processing, cold storage, or pharmaceutical refrigeration applications.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.